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During the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Halt and Catch Fire is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Philo, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
During the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it.
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Episode 1
Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerWritten by Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher CantwellGuest stars Alana Cavanaugh, Manish Dayal, Morgan Hinkleman, Annabeth Gish, Cooper Andrews, August Emerson, Justin Randell Brooke, J. Elijah Cho
Episode 2
While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.
Directed by Kimberly PeirceWritten by Michael SaltzmanGuest stars Alana Cavanaugh, Manish Dayal, Morgan Hinkleman, Annabeth Gish, David Mackey, Cooper Andrews, August Emerson, Justin Randell Brooke
Episode 3
Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.
Directed by Jeff FreilichWritten by Lisa AlbertGuest stars Alana Cavanaugh, Manish Dayal, Annabeth Gish, Matthew Lillard, Justin Randell Brooke, Nick Pupo, Gabriel Manak, Joe Dinicol
Episode 4
A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.
Directed by Jake PaltrowWritten by Alison TatlockGuest stars Manish Dayal, Annabeth Gish, Matthew Lillard, Cooper Andrews, August Emerson, Justin Randell Brooke, J. Elijah Cho, Nick Pupo
Episode 5
Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Mark LaffertyGuest stars Manish Dayal, Mark O'Brien, Annabeth Gish, Cooper Andrews, Bryan Murphy, August Emerson, Justin Randell Brooke, J. Elijah Cho
Episode 6
Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Angelina BurnettGuest stars Alana Cavanaugh, Manish Dayal, Morgan Hinkleman, Annabeth Gish, Matthew Lillard, Wayne Péré, Jon Kohler, Holly A. Morris
Episode 7
Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.
Directed by Karyn KusamaWritten by Michael SaltzmanGuest stars Manish Dayal, Mark O'Brien, Annabeth Gish, Matthew Lillard, Cooper Andrews, August Emerson, Justin Randell Brooke, J. Elijah Cho
Episode 8
Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.
Directed by Reed MoranoWritten by Alison Tatlock, Lisa AlbertGuest stars Alana Cavanaugh, Manish Dayal, Morgan Hinkleman, Mark O'Brien, Annabeth Gish, Cooper Andrews, Brayden Benson, August Emerson
Episode 9
Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.
Directed by Christopher CantwellWritten by Mark LaffertyGuest stars Kathryn Newton, Dan Johnson, Lenny Jacobson, Barak Hardley, Amy Seimetz, Brandon O'Dell, Dane Davenport, Maria Paula Bagnati
Episode 10
While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher CantwellGuest stars Mark O'Brien
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Lee PaceJoe MacMillan
Scoot McNairyGordon Clark
Mackenzie DavisCameron Howe
Kerry BishéDonna Clark
Toby HussJohn 'Bos' Bosworth
Aleksa PalladinoSara Wheeler
Scott Michael FosterHunt Whitmarsh
Randy HavensStan
AMCUnited States
AMC StudiosUnited States
